Dispur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam on Saturday evening for a two-day visit, during which he is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation for projects totalling ₹11,600 crore, as per a statement from the office of the Assam chief minister.
“A significant day for Assam! The projects being launched today will add momentum to the state’s growth journey!”, wrote PM Modi on X.
The PM is scheduled to address a significant public rally at Guwahati’s Khanapara Veterinary College Field, where he will initiate the ₹500 crore Maa Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana project and a ₹831 crore project to upgrade Guwahati’s Nehru Stadium to FIFA standards. Additionally, the PM will launch the ₹3,444 crore Asom Mala 2.0 initiative, targeting the enhancement of 43 roads and the construction of 38 bridges across the state. Other endeavours include laying the foundation stone for the ₹578 crore Karimganj Medical College, the ₹300 crore Chandrapur Stadium, and the ₹297 crore Unity Mall Development for commercial and recreational spaces, as stated by the CMO.
Ahead of Modi’s visit to Assam, the state saw a protest against the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The Co-ordination Committee Against CAA, Assam organised a demonstration at Guwahati’s Lakhidhar Borah Khetra on Saturday afternoon. Notable attendees included Hiren Gohain, an award-winning writer from Sahitya Academy, along with other distinguished citizens representing various fields.
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